Director, Data Center Engineering
Remote
Full Time
#Data
#Engineering
#Project Management
#Coordination
#Renewable Energy
#Solar
#Data Center Infrastructure
#Budget Management
#Regulatory Compliance
#Negotiation
At 174 Power Global, we are proud to be a member of the Hanwha Group, a Fortune Global 500 enterprise. Based in Irvine, California, we leverage a decade of international leadership to design, build, and manage renewable energy solutions across North America. We provide a full spectrum of services, ranging from power plant development to long-term operations and maintenance, helping our clients maximize their investments while minimizing risk. We are currently looking for a strategic leader to join our team and help us drive the future of sustainable infrastructure.
About the Role
We are seeking a Director, Data Center Engineering to join us in a full-time capacity. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the engineering and site preparation required for our data center construction projects. You will act as the primary point of contact for coordinating utility integration, including solar energy systems, water, and fiber optics. Please note that this position requires travel up to 50% of the time.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct all engineering efforts related to land preparation, ensuring that sites are fully prepared for construction and meet all necessary regulatory standards.
- Coordinate with external contractors to manage the timely and cost-effective installation of essential utilities, specifically focusing on solar energy integration, water, and fiber connectivity.
- Provide comprehensive project management for multiple simultaneous initiatives, including the development of project plans, budgets, and timelines to ensure all goals are achieved to our high standards.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or a related engineering field, with a Master’s or PhD preferred.
- At least 7 years of professional engineering experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a leadership capacity.
- Direct, proven experience in the construction of new data centers.
- Strong expertise in land development, utility coordination, and renewable energy systems, with a particular focus on solar technology.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
Location
This position is remote and can be performed from anywhere.
Compensation and Benefits
We are pleased to offer a flexible remote work environment for this position.
